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A 501c3 non-profit dedicated to supporting and networking pets in need from Rhode Island and surround What is Rhode Island Pet Network? Who Runs RI Pet Network?
We are a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to raising visibility, awareness and resources for homeless and in-need animals in and around Rhode Island. Through our networking and fundraising initiatives, we aim to support local animal shelters and rescues; help provide necessary medical and training resources for hard-to-place animals; as well as aid pets whose owners are struggling to care for them due t
o financial or medical hardships. Can you take my pet that I need to rehome? No, we are not a shelter or rescue. We do not have a physical location or the means to personally take your pet. We can give you guidance in terms of organizations you can try and recommendations on the best way to go about trying to find a safe and responsible place for your pet, but we cannot directly take or rehome your pet for you. What happens if I need to rehome my pet? First and foremost we will try to help you find a rescue that can take your pet (if you've exhausted all options for keeping them). We do this because rescues have experience and can take the time to properly screen potential adopters and also make sure pets are UTD on shots, fixed and, in many cases, microchipped for safety. There are MANY benefits of working with a rescue rather than trying to rehome a pet yourself, such as the support they provide to new adopters and the fact that any reputable rescue will take one of their dogs or cats back ANY time in the future if necessary. Most rescues are very full and there are often waiting lists, so unfortunately we’re not always able to find a rescue but our volunteers put their time & effort in to trying. We are NOT a site like Craig’s List that just posts pets for direct rehoming or sale. But please note, if a rescue agrees to take your pet you will have to surrender them to the rescue meaning that the dog or cat becomes part of the rescue and no longer belongs to you. We understand this is emotional for many owners -as it should be- but we strongly recommend that working with a rescue is best for your pet in the long run if you can’t keep them. The rescue might agree to give you photos and updates, but you will NOT be involved in the actual adoption process or decision and likely won’t have any direct contact with the new family. If this is something you are not willing to do, please let us know up front so we don’t pursue rescues on your behalf. Can I adopt a pet from you? No, the pets shared on our page are all being networked for other shelters, rescues or, sometimes, owners that need help to rehome. We do our best to be helpful and answer questions based on what we know, but that is often limited. The correct contact information is generally in the post and any questions or adoption inquiries should be addressed directly with the organization that has the pet you are interested in. In the rare case someone asks us not to share their contact info publicly, you may see that we are listed as the contact in which case you can private message us for more information on next steps. RI Pet Network was started in 2010 by a local animal lover as a way to network and connect various resources across RI to help shelter pets and homeless animals. It has grown over the years and is now overseen by a small team who met while volunteering at various shelters and rescues. We currently have five page admins and over 9,000 members of our Facebook community. Although RI Pet Network itself is not a rescue, all of our members have been actively involved in rescue through their involvement with other organizations in our communities. Many of us foster and may share our fosters on this page, but they are not “RI Pet Network fosters”, we are fostering through rescues or shelters as specified and follow their adoption procedures. How Can I Help? Sharing our page and our posts with your friends and family helps increase visibility for all of these animals and keeps our community growing. By simply hitting “share”, you may be saving a life. At RI Pet Network, we strongly believe in the importance of networking and have seen it work many, many times. We also encourage you to volunteer, foster, donate or adopt from some of the many shelters and rescues in our communities. If you’re looking for an organization that may be a fit for you to get involved with, feel free to contact us and we can make some suggestions. PLEASE NOTE: In most cases we do NOT know these animals personally, have not evaluated them in any way and am only passing along the descriptions and info their owners or the shelters/rescues/fosters, etc. that have them have provided. Please use your OWN discretion when deciding if they are a fit for your & your family. Thank you! Read about us in The Warwick Beacon! http://warwickonline.com/stories/social-media-networking-improves-lives-for-animals-in-need,128914
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Charlie has been adopted. Can we please just have one day to be happy. One day where something isn’t an emergency or a weird disease or cancer. A vet visit that wasn’t planned.
Nope today is not that day, today is again another emergency. Another day of anxiety of is the dog going to be ok and how the hell are we going to pay for this.
With his foster family on vacation, our puppy Blu was rushed to the emergency room this morning not responding. After throwing up up yesterday he was taken to the vet and cleared to go home with some meds, this morning he wasn’t responding and was rushed in. All precautionary parvo test were negative. He has an extremely low white blood count and they suspect some kind major infection. He is with his family and out of state where he needs to be hospitalized. This is differnet territory for us and we do not have our veterinary staff to be out usually support. Blu needs to be hospitalized immediately, he wouldn’t make the trip home to our vets here. We need to raise $2275 as a deposit for them to take him in upfront. We know this is a alot to ask, we just did an extremely large fundraiser for Charlie. Blu is at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in New Jersey. Any donations would be appreciated
Venmo: -major
Cashapp: $operationpaw
PayPal: [email protected]
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Friends, we want to ask tonight for some positive thoughts and good karma to be sent to Chewy Lewy! He came to us a week or so ago as an owner surrender, a six month old Aussie mix puppy whose owner had not realized that a herding breed puppy would be a challenge with a toddler in the home. Chewy is the sweetest boy! But he became very sick this morning in his foster home and was brought to the emergency room, and he's been diagnosed with leptospirosis. Lepto is a bacterial illness that's found all over the country and is spread through contact with the urine of infected animals, and and dogs can become infected by drinking, swimming, or walking through contaminated water. Symptoms appear a week or two after contact with the bacteria, and lepto can be fatal without treatment. Leptospirosis does respond to antibiotics and supportive treatment and that's with Chewy is receiving in the hospital right now, but unfortunately, he's going to require require a lot of care and a huge expense to get him healthy and we're so hoping that he won't have any permanent liver or kidney issues.
This is a reminder to everyone that even though the rabies vaccine is the only shot that is legally mandated, it's so important to keep our pets up-to-date on all recommended vaccinations! Chewy had never had vaccines before he came to us and it takes a few weeks to build immunity following vaccination, so even a recent vet visit didn't prevent him from becoming ill. We're committed to doing everything that we can to getting him healthy, and donations towards Chewy's care would be gratefully accepted.
15/08/2024
Don't mean to panic anyone, but the raffle is the day after tomorrow!!! Still time to get your tickets!🎟
A big thanks to all who have participated thus far. We are so grateful!👏👏👏👏
Ladies and Gentlemen, introducing, 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁
Scruffy Paws Animal Rescues Summer Raffle 4 Rescues.
We have to admit, due to unfortunate circumstances we are getting a VERY late start on getting this out, 😞, so we need you to please share, share, share with us and get the word out.📣 Winners will be announced August 16th. That's only 9 days away! 🙀 Please get your raffle tickets ASAP! 🤞
🎉 3rd prize winner - $50 gift certificate to Ice Cream Machine in Cumberland. 😋
🎉 2nd prize winner - $100 Rustic Drive-In Certificate. 🎥
🎉🎉🎉🎉 Grand prize winner -
Package includes a One Year Family Roger Williams Park Zoo. Membership so you can enjoy the Zoo anytime. Make a day of it by visiting the Carousel Village and using your day pass for unlimited carousel and train rides! Gather your friends on Friday, August 23, from 5 PM to 8:30 PM for the 10th Year of Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams Park and enjoy your VIP table. Celebrate the end of summer with 2 Tickets to a relaxing Yoga with the Elephants session at the zoo on Saturday, September 14, at 7:30 AM. A $50 Visa Gift Card is included to use at Zoo or Food Truck Friday.🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀 🗣 to our friends over at Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village for donating to our summer raffle and supporting us always. 🫶
To purchase your raffle tickets, please click the link below. 👇
https://auctria.events/Raffle4Rescues
14/08/2024
Found in Warwick. Do you know me?
Found on Lancaster Ave Warwick 468-4377
14/08/2024
Check out these purrfect pieces for the pet lover in your life! Shop now and mention Rhode Island Pet Network at checkout and we'll receive a donation from your purchase!
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Our Animal Health Center now offers Wellness Clinic Wednesdays, where you can have your cat/dog vaccinated and a brief physical for $80! Routine testing, microchips, and Bordetella vaccine (dog only) can be added for an additional cost.
Don't forget we are open Saturdays for urgent care appointments too!
For more information, visit https://www.rispca.org
13/08/2024
Appa has been thriving in foster care but is still waiting for his forever home
13/08/2024
Famous Amos here!!
I am looking for a new home, you interested? I am a playful, loving and sociable young cat at just over a year old. I seem to have an interest in other kitties and have been around kittens, cats my age and senior cats and don't seem to mind any! Staff are unsure how I would be with a dog but think I'd be great with kiddos!! I am just too cute to pass up, wouldn't you agree? Come meet me today and fill out that application, YOU WON'T REGRET IT =)
13/08/2024
Meet Jean, the ultimate cuddle queen! This 12-year-old tabby loves nothing more than snuggling up in your lap and purring the day away. Ready to bring some extra joy into your life? Jean’s your girl!
You can learn more about Jean on our website!
https://tenlivescatrescue.org/adoptablecats/
12/08/2024
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😻 It's Caturday Saturday! What better day to introduce you to beautiful Cassie?!
Cassie is an 8 year old Torti who found herself at the shelter after her owner had to go into a nursing home due to declining health. In Cassie's previous home environment, it was just she and her owner so Cassie is used to a pretty quiet living environment. Cassie was quite shy and reserved when she first arrived at the shelter but she has been slowly coming out of her shell. She will let us know when she'd like to have some attention and company but she also needs her space to be respected. Cassie has not lived with dogs, other cats or kids. Cassie may be open to sharing a home with another similarly aged cat who matches her energy and personality, preferably a male. We are not inclined to place Cassie in a home with a dog or young children.
Cassie is spayed and current on vaccinations. If you would like to arrange a time to meet Cassie, please give us a call at: 401-910-8999 or email us at: [email protected]. And please share! 😻
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Forget his namesake, because today’s “Josie’s Cat” is a true sweetheart! Meet Vader from Pet Refuge. Can you believe this angel was dropped off at a vet’s office for a scheduled euthanasia? He has no health or behavioral problems – he simply became an inconvenience when his owners had a new baby on the way. Thank goodness the staff refused to comply, and now this very good boy has a chance for a real family.
Vader is considered a senior at 12 years-old but is in fine health. He is a handsome, all black, big cuddly kitty. Vader is also a shelter favorite! He’s a champion biscuit-maker and quick snuggler, known to purr so hard that he does a cute little purring drool. Vader also gives and receives hugs! Shelter staff think he would make a purr-fect emotional support pet.
Vader gets along fine with Pet Refuge’s office cats. He’d likely do well in a home with older children and even friendly pets after a slow, supervised introduction.
For more information about Vader, contact the Pet Refuge at (401) 294-1115 or make an appointment to visit at 500 Stony Lane in North Kingstown, RI 02852. Visits to the shelter are for approved applications only, so please download an application at thepetrefuge.org and either email completed application to [email protected] or drop off.
Can’t adopt? Please SHARE!
11/08/2024
Lucia (floppy ears, one blue eye) and Diego (upright ears) are looking for homes 🏡They are 4-month-old husky/black mouth cur mixes, potty trained, crate trained and up-to-date on vaccines. They are both EXTREMELY lovable and friendly; good with other dogs and non-reactive to cats. They would be great for a family with children. Like with any puppies, their forever family should plan to continue their training and have patience with typical puppy behaviors. Their foster is going away, so they are in need of placements ASAP (they do not need to stay together).
They are in Rhode Island and available through Pawsibility Project . Apply at https://tinyurl.com/opp-adoption-app
11/08/2024
Queenie and Louie are looking for a new family together 🙏
Louie lost his human dad, and canine companion and became very depressed. His human mom saw Queenie at Friends of Homeless Animals, INC of RI Queenie had just lost her human dad. Louie's mom adopted Queenie so Louie would have a companion again. Queenie helped Louie get over his depression and be happier again. But very sadly and very unexpectedly, they lost their human mom in July. Just eight months after Queenie joined the family. 😞
These 2 have been through so much loss. FOHA is trying very hard not to have to separate them. Louie is 9 and a scruffy terrier mix and could stand to lose a few pounds. Queenie is 6 and a dachshund mix. Both are fixed and up to date on vaccines and heartworm prevention.
PLEASE help us network them to find them a new family to love them both.
You can apply at https://fohari.org/ or contact [email protected] for more info. Thank you!
11/08/2024
⏰ Boone says that it’s time to wake up for our adoption event. ⏰
He hopes that lots of people will come to Rumford Pet Express in North Kingstown today, Sunday, August 11th from 10-12 to meet him and his adoptable friends. After the rain ☔️ that we’ve had this past week, come on out and enjoy some sunshine. ☀️ Boone can’t think of a better way for his human friends to spend part of their Sunday.
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10/08/2024
Sweet Mia is making bracelets to benefit EGAPL Heart of RI Animal Rescue League 😍 If you'd like to order one of these special bracelets, simply Venmo
Please include the following details in your Venmo note:
1) Bracelet Choice:
- Fearless
- Red
2) Your Name
3) Shipping Address (Please allow some time for delivery as my little babe is assembling them herself!)
10/08/2024
When 1-year-old Steven first entered the shelter system, he was a heartbreaking sight—extremely emaciated and frozen in fear. It was clear he had never known the kindness of a gentle touch or a comforting word. Within just a few days, something incredible happened. Steven ventured outside to meet other dogs, and it was as if a light switch had been flipped. He went from being a scared, fragile pup to a happy, lively little boy! His transformation was so remarkable that he earned the nickname "Beautiful Majestic Boy."
Now, Steven is a joyful, easy-going pup, always wagging his tail and enjoying the company of his canine friends. Though he's still petite at 30 lbs, he’s filled out a bit and is thriving thanks to the care he has received and his happiness around other dogs.
Steven is now ready to find a loving home where he can continue to blossom. Could that home be with you? Visit us at www.animalrescueri.org or stop by the shelter to meet Steven today! Please share! 🐾
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Happy Independence Day!
Wishing you a fun and celebratory #IndependenceDay! Please remember that pets don't enjoy the festivities as much as we do. Be mindful of barbeque hazards, guests leaving doors open, and fireworks causing fear-based responses. Leaving pets in an air-conditioned room, with closed door, access to water & treats, and soothing music, can make it a holiday that the whole family can relax and enjoy!
Be Kind to Animals Week
This week, the animal rescue community observes #BeKindtoAnimals Week. Are you kind to animals every week? We hope we are, too, but it's a great time to educate those around us. Adopt & don't shop, take good care of pets, respect farm animals, and assist wildlife in need - it's not just our companion animals who benefit from kindness!
Rhode Island Pet Network: Making a Difference for Local People & Pets
Thank you to everyone who has donated to our 401Gives campaign! We are hopeful that our supporters will continue to donate through the end of the campaign today. Every dollar donated and matched is used for the benefit of Rhode Island pets! See just some of the animals that past donations have benefitted. We hope that your generosity today will allow us to help many more! https://www.401gives.org/organizations/ripetnetwork
Donate in a Minute, Change a Life Forever!
Did you miss the first day of 401Gives ? It's okay, you can still support us today until 6pm! We need your help to build our fund for emergency veterinary expenses for shelter animals and pets in distress. Visit https://www.401gives.org/organizations/ripetnetwork to check out our story and make a donation! If you already donated, we're so grateful - just sharing this post today would be appreciated, as we're only a third of the way to our total fundraising goal! 😺 #401Gives
Donate Now to Rhode Island Pet Network's 401Gives Campaign!
DONATIONS NOW OPEN! Today is the day to change the fate of Rhode Island pets and their struggling guardians. Make a donation through our 401Gives profile and you could earn us an extra match! Check out https://www.401gives.org/organizations/ripetnetwork - it only takes a minute to donate and change a life!
Rhode Island Pet Network: Who We Are
We're a few hours away from the next 401Gives match opportunity, and we hope you'll consider supporting Rhode Island Pet Network! While we've been networking Rhode Island adoptable animals for over a decade, we're excited to be helping the community directly now as a nonprofit. Learn more about who we are and how we aim to help local pets and guardians - and be sure to visit our profile page to donate! #401Gives https://www.401gives.org/organizations/ripetnetwork
401Gives Only a Week Away!
ONE WEEK FROM TODAY! 401Gives kicks off at 6am on Monday, April 1st. We need your support to continue our mission! Only with donations can we provide emergency veterinary funds for shelter pets and guardians in need. Bookmark our profile page for your 4/1 visit and learn more about how you can help us make a difference in Rhode Island at https://www.401gives.org/organizations/ripetnetwork. #401Gives
Save the Date: 401 Gives Goes Live on 4/1!
Rhode Island Pet Network is proud to announce our participation in the United Way of Rhode Island 401Gives campaign! Mark your calendars now: donations open at 6:00am on Monday, April 1st, and the earliest donors will be matched by a generous grant from the Rhode Island Foundation. Not an early bird? It's okay - you can contribute up until 6:00pm on Tuesday, April 2nd with additional matching opportunities! Visit our profile at https://www.401gives.org/organizations/ripetnetwork to learn more about our mission and how you can support.
Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
We are so grateful for the municipal shelter and animal rescue staff and volunteers across Rhode Island! Serving on the front lines in our communities, they are the ones who nurse sick pets, train behaviorally challenged animals, and risk their own safety to give these little ones their best chance. All of us with adopted pets owe our furry families to their dedication, hard work, and big hearts. Please join us in showing our appreciation to the animal shelters across Rhode Island during National #AnimalShelterAppreciation Week! https://www.ripetnetwork.org/blog/animal-shelter-appreciation-week
We're putting together a special Halloween event on Sunday, 10/15 that's sure to be a howling good time! We have limited spots available for a vendor market -- looking for pet products and crafts (particularly with an autumn or Halloween theme) and food trucks/food stands. Email [email protected] by 9/15 if you're interested in more information, or if you would like to be considered!
Hey guys! If you haven't heard, we're trying to get at least 31 new people to give fostering a try this month, for the shelter or rescue of your choice! Why now? Because the world of rescue is truly in crisis with high owner surrenders and low adoption rates. You (yes, YOU) are needed now more than even to help save lives -- and you really will be making a difference. Please think it over, and also share with your friends and family how important fostering is. Join our #31DaysofFostersChallenge! Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/Foster-Challenge to show your commitment to explore fostering today, and feel free to reach out to us here or at [email protected] for guidance on how to begin your foster journey. #fosterssavelives #fostersneeded
Happy 4th of July
The Rhode Island Pet Network team wishes you a wonderful 4th of July! While you're out having fun today, please remember that this is often the scariest day of the year for pets. Keeping them inside with calming music playing will help them have a better holiday, too. Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸
Check out some highlights from Hounds at the Harbor last weekend! Thank you again to everyone who participated and supported this event. Special thanks to Finn's Harborside for hosting us, Good Dogg Beverage for their generous $250 donation, our emcee Jessica On Air, and LMproductions! Our adoptable models were from Animal Rescue of New England, Save One Soul Animal Rescue League and Vintage Pet Rescue wearing fashions from Pawssion and Beau Tyler. Our mission is to help support animal shelters, rescues, and pet owners facing personal and financial hardships through fundraising, networking and advocacy. Keep a lookout for future events, and other ways you can help us make a difference for pets in our communities! Video credit: LMproductions
Adoptable Lakota from Operation Pawsibility Project stopped by to meet us. Lakota is a 5-6 years old American bulldog mix and has probably never had a loving home 💔Prior to being rescued, she lived on the streets of Texas and was shot multiple times with a BB gun 😔 since coming to the rescue more than two years ago, she has NEVER had a single adoption application or meet & greet, and has spent most of her time in boarding. Now, she has been diagnosed with skin cancer. She is a good candidate for injections that should treat it fully and allow her to have a full life. We’ve donated toward her treatment, but the rescue is still about $400 short of their fundraising goal. Any additional donations that come into us this week, we will be contributing to her care until the goal is met. You can donate to us at ripetnetwork.org/donate or directly to Operation Pawsibility Project (Venmo: @operationpawsibility). - She is very loving with people, crate trained and non-destructive but, like with any dog, love and patience will be needed as she integrates into a new home. - the rescue feels she would be fine with kids over 6 - rides well in the car - she can be unpredictable with other dogs (especially around food), which is understandable given her difficult past. While she is generally fine with dogs in passing, she should be the only dog in the home. PLEASE help us help Lakota get her cancer treatments and a loving forever home — she so deserves it! ❤️ OPP adoption application: https://bit.ly/3Ywv6kN (please note screening & next steps will be performed by OPP -- not us).
We are so grateful for your support year-round and especially during the holiday season! Thank you for caring for local pets and people in our community. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!
We still have 12 cats looking for Santa sponsors! Most need food and litter. If you're interested in shopping for a cat in need, please message us or email [email protected]. Thanks!
We're teaming up with Vintage Pet Rescue's Community Outreach team to support elderly pet owners in our communities who are in need of some assistance this holiday season. We currently have 13 cats looking for Santa Sponsors to provide them with a holiday care package (we recommend including food, litter and, if you're able, a grocery store or other gift certificate for their owner). Please message us or email [email protected] if you'd like to become a Santa Sponsor for one! Can't commit to sponsoring? You can still donate whatever you're comfortable with. Shop our Amazon Wish List (https://amzn.to/3gS4FWc), make a small donation via PayPal (@RIpetNetwork), or drop off an item at one of the participating locations - Village Imprints, Dog On It and Pontiac Free Library before noon on 12/17 (please check their hours of operation).
June is #Adopt a Shelter Cat Month! Yesterday, I stopped by @petsmart_warwick_0785 to meet some of the adoptable cats there from @tenlivescatrescue! Check out my video of Tony and Hollywood (pardon my annoying voice 😹)— you can learn more and apply to adopt them (or many other cats) at tenlivescatrescue.org! #adoptacat #adoptdontshop #adoptashelterpet #adoptasheltercat #adoptasheltercatmonth #adoptasheltercattoday
PSA: it’s bunny season! Did you know mother rabbits leave their babies in shallow holes just covered with grass and other brush and only come to feed them 1-2 times a day (usually around dawn and dusk — like the mama rabbit pictured here)? 🐰 Please be kind to wildlife by being vigilant when mowing your lawn and using extra supervision with your pets outdoors. ❤️ If you find babies that are injured or definitely abandoned/distressed, contact Wildlife Rehabilitators Association of Rhode Island for assistance (and please remember they rely on donations to operate so kindly give a little something towards care if you’re able)!
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